Find out how popular the last name Pizzillo is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Pizzillo.

Pizzillo, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Pizzillo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pizzillo in America

Pizzillo is the 96799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pizzillo surname appeared 188 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Pizzillo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pizzillo to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Pizzillo

The surname Pizzillo originated in Italy, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "pizzillo," which means "small piece" or "fragment." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked with small pieces or fragments of material, such as a craftsman or artisan.

The earliest recorded instances of the Pizzillo surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the regions of Calabria and Sicily, where it was commonly found in various historical documents and records. One notable early reference is found in a 1298 census record from the town of Palermo, Sicily, which lists several families with the surname Pizzillo.

In the 14th century, the name Pizzillo began to appear in other parts of Italy, particularly in the central and northern regions. This spread of the name is likely due to migration patterns and the movement of artisans and tradespeople seeking new opportunities.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Pizzillo was Guglielmo Pizzillo, a merchant from Naples who lived in the late 14th century. Another notable figure was Bartolomeo Pizzillo, a celebrated painter from Palermo who was active in the early 15th century and is renowned for his religious works depicting scenes from the life of saints.

During the Renaissance period, the Pizzillo surname gained prominence in the arts and academia. Girolamo Pizzillo, born in 1492 in Messina, Sicily, was a renowned poet and humanist scholar who wrote extensively on classical literature and philosophy.

In the 17th century, the Pizzillo name appeared in connection with several notable figures in the Catholic Church. One such individual was Antonio Pizzillo, a Jesuit priest from Naples who served as a missionary in South America, establishing several missions and schools in present-day Brazil and Paraguay.

Another prominent individual with the Pizzillo surname was Vincenzo Pizzillo, a military leader born in Calabria in 1635. He served as a captain in the Neapolitan army and played a significant role in the defense of the Kingdom of Naples against the invading Ottoman forces in the late 17th century.

As the Pizzillo surname spread throughout Italy and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Pizzilo, Pizzilli, and Pizzillo. These variations often reflected regional dialects and local linguistic influences, further emphasizing the diverse origins and histories associated with this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pizzillo

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Pizzillo.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Pizzillo was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Pizzillo has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Pizzillo was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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